dissipate

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dissipate Definition

• (v) to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
• (v) move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
• (v) spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one''s inheritance"
• (v) live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption

dissipate Synonyms

• break up
• dispel
• disperse
• dissipate
• fool
• fool away
• fritter
• fritter away
• frivol away
• scatter
• shoot
• spread out